| Source | block-club-chicago |
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| Original Load Date | June 22, 2026, 9 a.m. |
| Last Updated | June 22, 2026, 9 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/22/in-city-of-hot-dog-stands-jims-original-and-express-grill-relish-roles-as-side-by-side-rivals/ |
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NEAR WEST SIDE — On a recent Friday afternoon, a crowd of regulars gathered
outside of Jim’s Original. Kevin Harper, a patron of 45 years, was among them.
Harper works in the area and comes to the popular hot dog stand at 1250 S. Union
Ave. twice a week.
“I’ll get the Polish sausage, pork chop san...